Picked Up Another 2Fiddy!

gilmorec61 · April 29th, 2012, 07:05 PM

So, today i picked up another 250. The whole purpose of getting it is to make profit off of it, and thats exactly what im going to do. It is a 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 with 9100 miles. I picked it up for $975. Heres details on it.
-Left side scratched up.
-Needs carb cleaned(only runs when choke is on)
-Possible valve adjustment
-Needs new handlebars L & R
-Needs new clutch lever
-Needs new L blinker
-Needs new fluids
-And there are some other odds and ends that may be scratched or bent.

Overall it looks pretty good, and i think I got a good deal for $975. Im hoping to fix it up and turn around and sell it for at least 1500-2000.

So what do you guys think? Here are some pictures of its scars.

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Oh and if anyone happens to have those parts, PM me.

Thanks

Jiggles · April 29th, 2012, 07:10 PM

Part it out, make more money

Jono · April 29th, 2012, 07:11 PM

Wow! Those handlebars are messed up! Is the triple tree still straight from whatever the hell happened to that bike??

gilmorec61 · April 29th, 2012, 07:16 PM

Theres no way ill make more money parting it out. I should be able to get the handlebars and all the other parts i need for somewhere around $100.

The bike rides and stops fine and in a straight line. Nothing bent as far as now. Well besides handle bars.

Guy was in a parking lot going 20-30mph, and he was turning and hit a patch of sand and it threw him off, and the bike slid a good ways, hence the big ole patch of corner missing.

TnNinjaGirl · April 29th, 2012, 07:16 PM

If you list it on Craigslist, list it in the East TN area too.

gilmorec61 · April 29th, 2012, 07:17 PM

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If you list it on Craigslist, list it in the East TN area too.

Whys that?

TnNinjaGirl · April 29th, 2012, 07:19 PM

They seem to sell for around 1500-2000 around here for ones in nice running condition. There is a high demand in this area and it is close enough to Newnan, GA for someone serious about buying a bike to travel to.

gilmorec61 · April 29th, 2012, 07:30 PM

Ahhh, okay, thanks for the tip, ill do that! Im hoping ill have it sellable within the next two weeks.

EthioKnight · April 29th, 2012, 07:33 PM

risky move me thinks...but it's always the bold who profit, so good luck to ya

gilmorec61 · April 30th, 2012, 06:59 AM

Quote:

risky move me thinks...but it's always the bold who profit, so good luck to ya

thank ya

im positive ill get money back out of it, not worried too much about that. Worst case scenario, i sell it for what i bought it for.

dubojr1 · April 30th, 2012, 07:31 AM

How much does titling/registration and taxes cost you there. Can't sell what you don't own.

Is there really much money to make here? IDK

gilmorec61 · April 30th, 2012, 07:52 AM

Shouldnt cost more that $20 to get the title transfered under my name. Hopefully parts wont cost more than $100. Money definently to be made. Even if i sold it for $1500.

kcaja1 · April 30th, 2012, 08:01 AM

Just buy in winter and sell it in spring. You get to use it and still make money.

Jono · April 30th, 2012, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gilmorec61

Shouldnt cost more that $20 to get the title transfered under my name. Hopefully parts wont cost more than $100. Money definently to be made. Even if i sold it for $1500.

And then like $80 for sales tax. But I still believe you can easily come out ahead if nothing else is wrong with the bike.

CZroe · April 30th, 2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

They seem to sell for around 1500-2000 around here for ones in nice running condition. There is a high demand in this area and it is close enough to Newnan, GA for someone serious about buying a bike to travel to.

Indeed. I made two unexpected trips there. Once to bring a friend home after a visit (he recently moved there and has since moved to TX) and once recently to bring a friend back to Newnan after he decided that he couldn't stay there. What is it about TN that sends everyone running?

TnNinjaGirl · April 30th, 2012, 11:19 AM

The banjo music and fat women.
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gilmorec61 · April 30th, 2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jono

And then like $80 for sales tax. But I still believe you can easily come out ahead if nothing else is wrong with the bike.

Sales tax? For what? I just got the title transfered to my name today for $18, and i can legally sell it now. No sales tax at all

Jono · April 30th, 2012, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by gilmorec61

Sales tax? For what? I just got the title transfered to my name today for $18, and i can legally sell it now. No sales tax at all

What?

Didn't you have to put the sale price on the title before you transferred it into your name?? And that is where the sales tax comes from. I know I had to when I bought my bike.

gilmorec61 · April 30th, 2012, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

What?

Didn't you have to put the sale price on the title before you transferred it into your name?? And that is where the sales tax comes from. I know I had to when I bought my bike.

I dunno? I think we put how much we sold it for on there, but no sales tax at all. Maybe because it was a private sale? I honestly have no clue...

CZroe · April 30th, 2012, 04:29 PM

Most states, including GA, do not charge sales tax for private sales.

Malicious Logic · April 30th, 2012, 04:40 PM

Looks a bit rough. GL making a decent profit.

Jono · April 30th, 2012, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CZroe

Most states, including GA, do not charge sales tax for private sales.

Ahhh man! You guys are lucky!!!!

I guess it is because TN doesn't have individual income taxes so they have to make it up in other ways or something. Idk.

gilmorec61 · April 30th, 2012, 08:00 PM

So guys, sure enough all it needed was a carb cleaning! Just spent about 2 hours figuring out how to get the SOB off and cleaned her out. All the jets were clogged with junk. Blew some carb cleaner and compressed air in them, put them back together, and she starts, and stays on without the idle! She purrs like a kitten

Now i just need to find some handlebars so the throttle wont stick...

choneofakind · April 30th, 2012, 08:46 PM

damn. Ohio charges sales tax on private sales. In order to transfer the title, you have to claim a sale price and pay tax.

Jiggles · April 30th, 2012, 08:49 PM

My sale price was -$1000, therefore the state owes me money

Jono · May 1st, 2012, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

My sale price was -$1000, therefore the state owes me money

Mmmmhm. I think you might be on to something there. I'll try this next time I buy a used bike. I am sure it will work.

massacremasses · May 1st, 2012, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kcaja1

Just buy in winter and sell it in spring. You get to use it and still make money.

EXACTLY

he knows whats up.

April 29th, 2012, 07:05 PM	#1
gilmorec61 ninjette.org guru Name: Chris Location: Newnan, G.A. Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 347	Picked Up Another 2Fiddy! So, today i picked up another 250. The whole purpose of getting it is to make profit off of it, and thats exactly what im going to do. It is a 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 with 9100 miles. I picked it up for $975. Heres details on it. -Left side scratched up. -Needs carb cleaned(only runs when choke is on) -Possible valve adjustment -Needs new handlebars L & R -Needs new clutch lever -Needs new L blinker -Needs new fluids -And there are some other odds and ends that may be scratched or bent. Overall it looks pretty good, and i think I got a good deal for $975. Im hoping to fix it up and turn around and sell it for at least 1500-2000. So what do you guys think? Here are some pictures of its scars. DSCN0397.jpg DSCN0398.jpg DSCN0399.jpg DSCN0400.jpg DSCN0401.jpg DSCN0402.jpg DSCN0403.jpg DSCN0404.jpg DSCN0405.jpg DSCN0406.jpg DSCN0407.jpg DSCN0408.jpg DSCN0410.jpg DSCN0412.jpg DSCN0413.jpg Oh and if anyone happens to have those parts, PM me. Thanks

April 29th, 2012, 07:10 PM	#2
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Part it out, make more money __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

April 30th, 2012, 07:31 AM	#11
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	How much does titling/registration and taxes cost you there. Can't sell what you don't own. Is there really much money to make here? IDK __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

April 30th, 2012, 08:01 AM	#13
kcaja1 ninjette.org member Name: Ross Location: NoVA Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250R Posts: 214	Just buy in winter and sell it in spring. You get to use it and still make money. __________________________________________________ ----------------------------------------- --Power is nothing without control-- -----------------------------------------

April 30th, 2012, 04:40 PM	#21
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	Looks a bit rough. GL making a decent profit. __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

April 29th, 2012, 07:11 PM	#3
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Wow! Those handlebars are messed up! Is the triple tree still straight from whatever the hell happened to that bike??

April 29th, 2012, 07:16 PM	#4
gilmorec61 ninjette.org guru Name: Chris Location: Newnan, G.A. Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 347	Theres no way ill make more money parting it out. I should be able to get the handlebars and all the other parts i need for somewhere around $100. The bike rides and stops fine and in a straight line. Nothing bent as far as now. Well besides handle bars. Guy was in a parking lot going 20-30mph, and he was turning and hit a patch of sand and it threw him off, and the bike slid a good ways, hence the big ole patch of corner missing.

April 29th, 2012, 07:16 PM	#5
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	If you list it on Craigslist, list it in the East TN area too.

April 29th, 2012, 07:19 PM	#7
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	They seem to sell for around 1500-2000 around here for ones in nice running condition. There is a high demand in this area and it is close enough to Newnan, GA for someone serious about buying a bike to travel to.

April 29th, 2012, 07:30 PM	#8
gilmorec61 ninjette.org guru Name: Chris Location: Newnan, G.A. Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 347	Ahhh, okay, thanks for the tip, ill do that! Im hoping ill have it sellable within the next two weeks.

April 29th, 2012, 07:33 PM	#9
EthioKnight Super Noob Name: Alex Location: Mobile, AL Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, '84 Honda Spree 50cc Posts: A lot.	risky move me thinks...but it's always the bold who profit, so good luck to ya

April 30th, 2012, 07:52 AM	#12
gilmorec61 ninjette.org guru Name: Chris Location: Newnan, G.A. Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 347	Shouldnt cost more that $20 to get the title transfered under my name. Hopefully parts wont cost more than $100. Money definently to be made. Even if i sold it for $1500.

April 30th, 2012, 11:19 AM	#16
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	The banjo music and fat women. Posted via Mobile Device

April 30th, 2012, 04:29 PM	#20
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Most states, including GA, do not charge sales tax for private sales.

April 30th, 2012, 08:00 PM	#23
gilmorec61 ninjette.org guru Name: Chris Location: Newnan, G.A. Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 347	So guys, sure enough all it needed was a carb cleaning! Just spent about 2 hours figuring out how to get the SOB off and cleaned her out. All the jets were clogged with junk. Blew some carb cleaner and compressed air in them, put them back together, and she starts, and stays on without the idle! She purrs like a kitten Now i just need to find some handlebars so the throttle wont stick...

April 30th, 2012, 08:46 PM	#24
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	damn. Ohio charges sales tax on private sales. In order to transfer the title, you have to claim a sale price and pay tax.

April 30th, 2012, 08:49 PM	#25
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	My sale price was -$1000, therefore the state owes me money __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

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